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🛒 تسوق الآنMahfouz: Conflict Among Presidential Council Members Has Become a Recurring Feature
Mahfouz: Conflict Among Presidential Council Members Has Become a Recurring Feature
Political Instability Persists as Presidential Council Struggles with Internal Division and Structural Decay
The Libyan political landscape continues to be marred by chronic instability, with political analyst Mahfouz warning that disagreements among members of the Presidential Council have transitioned from occasional disputes to a "recurring feature" of the body's daily operation.
This internal friction comes at an exceptionally critical time for the state, as the council is expected to lead the nation toward institutional stability and unified governance. However, the persistent inability of its members to reach a meaningful consensus is creating a leadership vacuum that fundamentally hinders national progress.
Structural Flaws and the Crisis of Legal Ambiguity
In recent detailed statements to "Salam" channel, Mahfouz highlighted that the current structural framework of the council is neither logical nor legal in its current form. He pointed out a systemic failure where various security apparatuses and military formations report directly to the Prime Minister or the Presidential Council in a manner that directly contradicts established legal norms and state administration standards.
This overlapping authority creates severe confusion within the state's administrative hierarchy. When the top leadership is divided by personal or factional interests, these structural flaws are magnified. This leads to the issuance of contradictory directives and a dangerous lack of clear accountability across all sovereign institutions, leaving the Libyan state in a state of operational paralysis.
The Intelligence Chief Controversy: A Symptom of Fragility
The fragility of the council's unity was recently and vividly exposed following the controversial decision to dismiss the head of the General Intelligence Service. According to reports from Al Arabiya, this move ignited a new, fierce political confrontation and triggered a sharp disagreement within the council itself, proving that the body is far from a unified front.
The fallout from this decision was significant enough to prompt the Libyan Parliament to intervene urgently, warning against the extreme danger of involving sovereign security agencies in petty political power struggles. This incident underscores a dangerous trend where intelligence and security tools are utilized as pawns in political maneuvering rather than protectors of national security.
Deep Roots of the Crisis: From the Sarradj Agreement to Today
Legal experts, including the prominent lawyer Omar bin Younis, suggest that the current crisis is not an isolated event but a direct extension of institutional failures that date back to the Sarradj agreement. The systemic flaws embedded in the foundation of the current political arrangement have left the council structurally vulnerable to fragmentation and external influence.
The struggle for influence in Tripoli is not merely about individuals but about the competing interests of the powerful factions they represent. Without a fundamental and comprehensive overhaul of the institutional structure, the cycle of conflict and disagreement is likely to repeat indefinitely, as the current system incentivizes division over cooperation.
Direct Impact on Libya's Path to Long-Term Stability
The persistence of these internal conflicts has direct and damaging consequences for the average Libyan citizen. A divided council cannot effectively negotiate with international partners, nor can it implement the necessary economic reforms to stabilize the volatile currency and security sectors.
As long as the Presidential Council remains a site of internal struggle and factional warfare rather than a symbol of national unity, Libya's transition to a stable, democratic state remains stalled. The need for a cohesive leadership strategy—one based on national interest rather than factional gain—has never been more urgent for the survival of the state.
— Libya Press / Politics Desk
